The global, regional, and national burden of pediatric stone disease: 1990-2021 and projections for the next two decades.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric stone disease, once considered rare, has gained significant attention over the past decade owing to its rapidly increasing incidence. Despite this surge, a comprehensive evaluation of this burden is lacking.

Objectives

This study aimed to estimate the burden of pediatric stone disease, stratified by age and sex, at the global, regional, and national levels from 1990 to 2021.

Methods

Data on the global incidence, deaths, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) related to pediatric stone disease from 1990 to 2021 were collected. The estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) quantified the disease trends over this period. Additionally, the relationship between disease burden and factors such as age and sociodemographic index (SDI) levels was analy

SUBMITTER: Chen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11975870 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature